Taofik Bankole

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7 “badoo members” to pay N200,000 to “regain freedom”

The suspects have denied being members of the dreaded cult group terrorising Ikorodu.

“Buhari should take a rest, not seek reelection” – Prof Wole Soyinka

Prof Wole Soyinka is of the opinion that the ailing President should refuse to seek reelection in 2019.

Pocket-friendly Ntel NOVA phone takes over Port Harcourt mobile market

The device has been formally launched into the market in Port Harcourt.

Lagos monarch suspended indefinitely for faking his kidnap

Ogundare has been directed to stop parading himself henceforth as the Baale of the community till further notice.

WATCH: FRSC officer dangerously drags moving vehicle with “offender” in Abuja

Another officer angrily smashed the side window of the vehicle.

Fayose threatens to expose President Buhari’s critical health condition with damaging photos

Fayose says the photos will “create serious problems for the country” if he releases them.

FG to offset N2.7tn debt accrued over two decades to bolster economy

Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun said offsetting the debts would significantly enhance liquidity in critical sectors of the economy.

Ghanaian footballer, 21, stabs mother, little sister to death in Italy

The former Parma player was arrested in Milan after committing the crime.

Man “sells wife, daughter, to suspected ritualists for N270,000” in Lagos

A man identified as Wasiu was nabbed on Wednesday after he allegedly sold his wife and daughter for N270,000.

MTV Shuga returns with TV series on sex education, HIV awareness for Nigerian youths

The series focuses on adolescent girls and their vulnerability to HIV infection and unintended pregnancy.

How maid, 19, connived with guard, cook, neighbour to rob boss of over N1m, properties in Lagos

Police recovered a huge ‘Ghana Must Go’ bag full of valuables allegedly stolen from the family by the maid.

Senate okays treatment of gunshot victims without tedious police reports, deposits

The passage of the bill will ensure that no person with gunshot wounds shall be refused immediate treatment.

2 oil thieves sentenced to 5 years imprisonment in Cross River

The convicts were arrested by officials of the Joint Task Force in March 2013.

Obasanjo, First Bank CEO pay courtesy visit to Sierra Leone president

All three men posed for a photo following a healthy discussion.

WATCH: Man strips totally naked, engages in physical combat with police officer in Lagos

The man stripped totally naked and exchanged blows with the officer.

Hoodlums poison victims’ food, drinks under pretense to render help – Enugu Police warns

The state police command has warned members of the public to be wary of such good gestures.

Robber “disguises as hijab-wearing woman to rob victims” in Niger

The suspect allegedly disguised to rob victims of phones and other belongings.

LASG hails Zenith Bank for selfless community services

The bank has launched a state-of-the-art relaxation spot, named Serenity Park and Gardens, in Victoria Island.